At sight of her he whipped off his cap, and stood motionless, fumbling it awkwardly in his hands.
"You may speak freely," I said.

"This is the young lady I told you about, and of course she is with us.

Only talk low, as the steward is in the stateroom yonder." "Yes sir," using a hoarse whisper, and fastening his gaze on me.

"It's all right, sir." "They are with us! How many ?" "Eight sure from my watch, sir.

Harwood is in the fore-top and couldn't be seen, but I'll answer for his bein' all right.